Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee a new month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Morning Snow Angels,
Yes I am late this morning getting started. Had a tough night and got up at 4am but couldn't focus my eyes!!!! So I am late getting things done!!

Hope you all re enjoying this sweet long weekend before we all get wrapped up in school and fall. I know I am looking forward to my nice cool morning walks and preparing things for the holidays ahead. Before you know it the holidays WILL BE UPON US!!!

So today I am really going to work on getting back to cleaner program without the little extra bites of this and that and absolutely NO ICE CREAM. Yep Lizzie had Jack Rabbit ice cream last night. Here is my rationale. My back and leg hurt so bad that I was in tears. Especially after I spent an hour in the grocery store. When I got home I changed my clothes and drank 32 oz of water and took some pain pills. Pain was so bad that I ( can't believe I am saying this ) I thought a little ice cream would probably make me feel better!!!!! I ate some!! Didn't help the pain but seemed to settle the frustration. See how stupid that sounds Lizzie????????????

Today no goofy things like last night. I am on the ball today and full of determination and motivation. I have to weigh in Wednesday and I want another pound gone so I better get busy!! I do have to cut the points because I can't do exercises until the leg heals completely. Going to look at figuring out some kind of exercise that I can do that doesn't involve moving my leg so much. Where there is a will there is a way.

See how much I trust you guys??? I tell you all my little secrets!!
Off to make a difference today!! Hey Aj that would be great to have our first baby Snow Angel!! Now that is exciting!! Woohoooooo.

Make it a great day!!
LOve and hugs,
Lizzie

Woo Hoo Snow Angels,

Every time I read that or write that, I have to tell you all, it gives me a chuckle. I am so far removed from what is conventionally referred to as an angel that is just totally cracks me up......hahaha. Where I'm concerned, it must be some kind of "sick" joke.....haha

Anyway.........would you like to hear how my weigh in went? Well, I think I wouldn't mind sharing too much, so here goes........

start 252
last 228
TODAY 225 - I LOST 3 MORE LBS. HOORAY FOR ME!!

Furthermore, I took my measurments this morning.
I lost 1/2" on the bust
I lost 1" on the waist
I lost 2" in the hip area.......total lost 3 1/2" in the past month.

If this keeps up, by next month I'll be down into a size 20. Oh my gosh, I can barely contain myself.......hahahaa


Goals for today:
#1 BE HAPPY.......and I am!!
#2 DRINK my water.......working on it.
#3 Get the wash folded and put away
#4 get photos of the house for the insurance man.....haha

Ok, gotta get going here. Other things to do. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and are enjoying a beautiful day, like I am.

Enjoy!~Enjoy!
Sandie :)

Woo hoo Sandie! Way to go! I hope you've inspired me to get my butt back into high gear! I' m not sure what my excuse is, but I'm stuck in some kind of a log jam and seem to have lost sight of my goals. No way! We're putting an end to that here and now! You have inspired me. I've got 8 lbs to lose this month and its going to come off and there are 28 days to get this accomplished in. :)

On the bright side, I did get some good exercise in and am realizing that I just may be a tad bit out of shape for my bike ride on 9/15. I rode 66 miles Sat and 32 miles Sun on the bike and I didn't exactly do it without any pain. My quads are a bit sore and I'm resting them today. Yeah! I did chalk up another 100 miles towards my 100,000 mile goal! I met a guy in his mid 40's that hopes to hit this same goal this year! Wow! I was so inspired I adopted the same goal and decided to track my mileage for a change. I hope to get 3000-4000 miles in this year and figure that it will be another 25-30 years before I hit goal! (Sometime in my mid 60's). I'm going to ride through the winter this year and just picked up some gloves with fingers to endure the cold!

Well Angels, its time to get up and get this joint cleaned. I pick hubby up from the airport in about 1.5 hours!

Yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Sandie!! Wow 3 pounds gone!! You are doing wonderful!! Look out December Snow Angel Goal!!!!!

Shapenup we both have to lose 8 lbs this month!!! I know I do!!! I think I have some help though I have a sore in my mouth and I never have sores!! You know like when you think you flossed to hard. Well that is what it feels like and everything I put in mouth irritates it!! Warm coffee or cold water doesn't bother it. So it is definitely the gum and not the tooth. Oh well such is life.

Anyway congrats Sandie!! Shapenup we will do great this week because we are working on today!! Let's keep our goal for today in focus!! I am making lasagna for my family tonight but I have be having something very light!!!

We will do this!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie!!!!!!!

Hi girls!
Sandie -Congrats on losing those 3 lbs!!! Wtg :)
Lizzie & Janet -you're doing great too!

I thought I was doing great, but I really need your help girls! I'm sooooo frustrated X-( I weighed myself this morning (I know only Wednesday counts lol) and the scale was anywhere from 242-247... I don't seem to be losing weight and I don't understand why!!! I haven't been cheating (I don't know where this willpower is coming from) I have followed ww points, in fact having 1-2points less every day and proper size portions. I have exercised 5 days/ week by doing either Jane Fonda workout, Taebo or 2mile walk. I also ride my bike to college and back 3mile/one way.
My hubby said that my legs have got thinner and my face doesn't look like Thomas the Tank Engine's anymore (I nearly killed him! grrr.. lol) but the poounds are not coming off.
I don't know what to do... Shall I change something or keep doing this? Should I go to doctors to see if there's something physically wrong with me? (although they'll just propably laugh at me there...) My weight loss has never been this slow...:c(

Hope everyone is having a better day! :rose:

Almost forgot! AJ -I agree with Lizzie it would be great to have our first baby Snow Angel :) When will you test? What symptoms are you having?

Good morning everyone........

Yesterday was really hot here and I played Bear and hibernated inside my cool apt. Barely moved at all unless dancing in my bed to /with Dwight Yoakum counts. I'd taped off my favorites off my cd's and listened to it in bed........for hours.........all day. I KNOW I wasn't that tired??
I am in pain now. I dreamed my kidneys were shutting down. I've been there, done that and don't ever want to do it again.

Lizzie, honey, the ice cream, while not a pain reliever is soothing to our emotions, don'tcha know. Those are on a rampage when we're in pain. Bless your heart!
I overdid it yesterday...........will get back on the wagon today.

Sandielynne..........wtg! 3 more pounds! That's great! You lost 'em......I found 2 of 'em! I know mine is fluid retention but it doesn't help any. It's the price I pay for a day in the hay with Dwight! Know what? It was ALMOST worth it!
I'll get him out for a walk this afternoon. When it cools down we'll go play in an empty unit at work! I can't wait!!
Say......you're not a REAL angel? Are you saying you're like HUMAN or somethin'? I run 90-10......which way depends on whose presence I'm in.........LOL! Actually it's closer to 70-30!

Janet.........you are whipping butt on that bike! A good day for me is a 3 mile walk and staying awake 'till 9 PM!

Mari..........are you getting enough water? I've read that we need 1/2 oz per pound of body wt. Your body will hold on to a LOT of it and we need more to keep it coming off.........
I retain fluid if I don't get my water in (I need 102 oz.), if I eat too much carbs (WAY easy for me!) or sodium.....sod-ee-YUM! That too, is easy for me and I pay the price regulary. Got any idea HOW much salt rims a margarita glass? OMG!........ times three?
The weight WILL move honey bunch! Many of us are slow to lose, with most of us....... we've been down and up again and it screws with the metabolism........ as if we need another kick in the pants..........Keep on keeping on, hang on and don't give up!

Hey Lizzie, I went out again on Saturday......came home at 10:30. John came in briefly and we danced some. Since I'd stayed 'till closing on Friday, I left early............made Idella whine! This girl LOVES to dance....what they don't know is I'm snatching huggie wuggies as we do so! Although Rick asked me Friday night how many I'd gotten and I was up to 42! LOL!

I had a wonderful time Sunday evening at John's place. We had a good dinner (I behaved) , watched a movie,and had a LOT of conversation. We talked about his wife, I held him as he cried and was honored to do so. He misses her so. Yesterday was 3 months since she died..... as a result of a car wreck, not far from their home. They were married 18 years.
He and I are becoming good friends and are both happy about that. We feel "safe' with one another, tho he admitted he's not "harmless"..........LOL! Little Brenda has settled down, now that she's gotten to play with her new toy several times,and hasn't lost it. The cats are the bonus!!

Today I will:

Drink that water.......
Put yesterday behind me (it was an unopened gift.....)
Get back OP
Get some exercise
Tear into TODAY with high expectations!
Uhhhhhh get on the stick as I'm running out of time!

Have a wonderful day everyone! I'll catch up with you later.
Brenda:D :bubbles: :lil:

WOW!! I can't believe I slept in so late! (Woke up at 9:50am) I find myself having to drag my body out of bed these days. I have been soooooo tired, hmmm???? Baby Snow Angel....we'll see. I don't want to test yet, as I am not late. I have been having the tenderness in the breasts, headaches, fatigue, for awhile I was having nausea, but that has gone away. I never did get sick like that with my daughter though. Just lots of headaches and tiredness! So, I guess we'll have to wait and see about that baby Angel:o .....You'll all be one of the firsts to know!!!

Look at you go Sandie.....3 lbs, WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Way to go! Keep up the great work! You are making some great progress, keep at the rate you are going and you will get to your goal soon.

Lizzie....... fuhget aboutit!!! The ice cream, could have been a pain reliever in your mind....for a quick moment! LOL We all make mistakes, and move on. At least you are able to admit that you did it. That shows that you are honest with yourself! I admire you for your determination, and all around peppiness, even when in all actuality, you don't feel that way. You have been great in helping support us, and keeping us motivated, and I know that each and everyone of us truly appreciate that!! THANKS! Chin up, as my daughter would say (from Charlotte's Web)

Janet......You are a bikin' machine. You go girl!!! You are doing awesome!! What kinds of places do you ride? Mountains, flats? What great determination you have! Keep on goin', you will get there!!

Mari.....hang in there girl. Your journey may become frustrating to you at times, but you must keep going. Have you heard of the Plate Method? It is supposed to help you move off from a plateau. It has worked for many people. One gal here lost 3 lbs in one week, and moved off that plateau. Keep going...you WILL succeed!

Brenda...You always crack me up!! You have a very bright sense of humor! I love reading your posts. Hang in there and just keep striving for your goal! You CAN do this!!

I hope all of you are having a great day! It looks like it will be a fairly nice day here in Montana. It was kinda a cloudy windy weekend. It'll be nice to have some decent weather to get my spirits soaring. I need that, or maybe I just need to lay in bed for a few days??!!??! LOL Hugs to all of you....hang in there, we WILL do this!!!!!!!!

Mari,
I have been in the same place you are right now. I stayed on program and exercised and did all the right things except for a goof once in a while. I gained and lost the same 5 lbs for 3 1/2 months. Several times I was ready to throw in the towel but just wouldn't allow myself to do it. So I just stayed with it day after day. I added more calories then fewer calories. Increased my exercise and then decreased. Finally looked at my daily journal to see if I could figure out what was happening. I did find some hidden points that I was not counting. That helped.

But in the end what helped the most was staying on program and staying with the exercise and drinking the water. Now I am losing again but it is still slow. Since Dec 31, 2001 I have lost 45 lbs. I learned that losing slowly is okay. Plateaus are a pain and mine was so early in the losing. Watching out for hidden points is always a good thing to check!! Mainly I learned the next time I hit a plateau I will outlast it also!!

Hang in there sweetie!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Gang,

Here I am, late as usual. I think I arrive for the most part, after everyone else has left the building...........hahahhaaha.

Lizzie, my friend, I think you will outlast about anything. Why, with your stubborness, you'll probably be refusing to move on right into the next century........hahaha. (can you tell I'm still in a WONDERFUL good mood?)

Boy things have been getting hectic and busy here abouts too. Lew has been running here and there, and at times dragging me along with him. And all of this is keeping me off the pc more than I like, but not much I can do about it either. Oh well, I'm sure I will survive.

Ok, for todays goals:
#1 DRINK THAT WATER - working on it
#2 Eat something---haven't had time
#3 Try to stay awake until after chat tonight

Mari ~ Don't give up on yourself or your program. The first six months of my dieting was so slow it was pathetic. Yes, I lost weight, but only 18 lbs in all that time. Finally I have things moving better now, but I'm sure glad I didn't give in back then when I was thinking all my efforts were worthless, or close to it. So hang in there girl. It will come off eventually. It's just that as we get older our bodies fight harder to keep what they have........hahaha. So we have to be more determined than our bodies are. Ok? Hang in there kiddo, you'll get there!!

Brenda ~ I'd just know I'd love to spend some time in your company. For sure you would be great to spend time with. Fantastic sense of humor. Something we never have enough of.

Ok folks, see you all tomorrow.
Enjoy!~Enjoy!

Sandie :)

Hi all! Yup, I pulled it off....1 more lb bites the dust. Thought I had a gain coming to me tonight....I've been awful all week. Slacking on the food journal, eating out...and not good choices or portions, and munching on whatever just because. Thank goodness for consistency with exercise.

You'll love what I did to try and tilt the scale tonight. First...find the lightest clothes you got (already did that...so I just dress the same week to week). Hmmm...just had an idea...I'll weigh less without socks and underwear! (Now just how desparate do I need to be?!) Second, exercise lots before weigh in...time it so you rehydrate just after weigh in....so 3 miles rollerbladed and a walk with Charlie pt and dh. Then, don't eat dinner until after weigh in. And when all else fails spit! (A TOPS member said this is what the wrestling coach has the kids do if they're just over their weight bracket!) Can't say I've tried this one...YET!

Hey! Lizzie..45 lbs isn't much? And Sandie...only 18 lbs? Hey girls, this is a huge victory! I know lots of women out there struggling for a loss for the year...of any amount. You've turned around the upward trend and are now in REVERSE! :tomato:
Give yourselves a HUGE pat on the back for me! And then do it again for yourselves!!!!!:) :) :) Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Mari, hand in there. You need to figure out what works and what doesn't work for you. I food journal...and like Lizzie said this really puts down on paper what you do/don't do well. Look at your habits and pick something to change. If it works its a keeper. If it doesn't try something else. I've been making adjustments like this for over a year now and know exactly what I need to do to lose each week. Now doing that is another story. Now here's the # one mistake that my friends make...they skip meals and then eat or drink more later. It just doesn't work in the long-term! Amazingly enough, they continue to do the same and continue to fail. As Dr. Phil says "You either get it or you don't." Anyhow, stick with it and keep asking questions...you'll eventually find the key. No throwing in the towel allowed! Remember you're an Angel!

Yipppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Janet!! One more GONE!!!!!!

Have to proud of that pound kicked in the butt and gone!! Yeppers. Come to think of it I am happy about my 45 gone!! This time last year I was thinking I was going to be bigger and fatter by Christmas!! Just the opposite!! This year I am going to be much lighter and happier and fitter!! Already all those things but more so as time goes on!! Dr. Phil is so right " You either get it or you don't"

You got it. No Snow Angels are quitters. We may be slow sometimes but no quitters!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definitely going to be a pleasant night!!

Love and hugs to all,
Lizzie:rose: :rose: :rose: :rose:

You girls are the best!

I weighed myself this morning and nearly cried, those 1 1/2lbs I lost last week had come back :c( After reading your posts I've decided to try even harder! You're all making so much sense! Thanks for all the advice! :)

Brenda I did some calculations and I should be drinking 3,6 liters of water daily, but I only drink 2 or less. That's something I need to change, also hubby told me that my food portions have got bigger again (using a smaller plate but piling it upwards now :( ) so I have to be paying more attention how much I eat. I think the main problem is that I'm allowed so many points a day and I've been used to not eating as much as I can. I have to learn that I don't need to eat all the points, just stop eating when I'm full.

Like AJ I'm also wondering if I'm pg (you're the first ones I'm talking about this, apart from hubby!) This maybe TMI but we had decided to wait a few months so that I could lose some weight and feel better mentally and physically...but we have been using the natural way of contraceptive and turned out I ovulated late.. so today I missed college cos I feel so sick and my stomach hurts. (has done past 2 days) Who knows, could be a stomach bug aswell but I'll know better next week. The reason I'm telling you this is that I'm all psyched up about this mentally and maybe that is affecting my diet somehow?!
Even if it turns out I'm pg I want to keep eating healthily and exercise, isn't that better for the baby aswell?

Btw, is any of you joining the 100+ journey? It sounded so much fun!

Have a great Wednesday all!

Weigh-in Day!!

I have removed 3 pounds of blubber this week...in all honesty the only thing that helped was moving! I haven't been eating the best, had some things that I shouldn't have (we're talking MAJOR jelly beans!!), but I'm ok!!

We won't be able to live in our house until next week, but we are able to move stuff in and unpack, so that's what we've been doing all week. That's why I've been MIA!

Good job to everybody just for hanging tough. And to those with a loss this week -- way to go! Those that didn't lose, don't sweat it! It's a new day, time to start fresh. We can all do it and achieve our goals. Some of us lose slow (like ME), and some lose faster, but we all have slow-down periods. Can't let those times get us down. We're achieving a wonderful thing for our LIVES, not a shortterm fix. We're learning new habits, changing behaviours, finding our triggers. That's more important!

Have a great day everyone!!

Here we are another day into September. Time is flying so fast. I have gotten a few things done this morning. I weighed in also, and no loss once again. I wish it would start moving off!!! Well...I guess I should see what is going on with my body first. I will figure it all out soon enough.

Tomorrow is mine and hubby's 4th wedding anniversary. We are going to be going out for dinner tomorrow. I am going to keep it healthy, and make sure I order some veggies. I want to have lobster or shrimp or something. I love seafood. I will do my best to keep it all under control. :laugh: But anniversaries only come once a year! LOL

I am in the process of making daughter's birthday invitations. I got it figured out! Finally!!! They are very cute...primary colors on red cardstock. I will probably be busy with that stuff all this month. I also have to make invitations for my niece's first birthday. She turns 1 on October 5th. I will be busy busy busy this month. Not to mention I have taken over the responsibility of making the weekly church bulletins. Why do I do this to myself?!?!?!?!? LOL

Not so sure about being PG...but you never know. Stranger things have happened. My guess is that my iron is low, and my body just needed some extra rest. About the breast tenderness??????? Well....that I can't explain. LOL We'll see I guess. Mari, that would be so cool if you were. I wish and your hubby all the luck in the world!!

Stacey....Glad to see you back!! I hope that your move goes smooth, and quick!! Don't ya hate moving? I sure do!! Congrats on moving those 3 lbs....never to be seen again!! :wave: goodbye to them!! LOL

Lizzie and Sandie...good to see you in chat last night! Hope to see you again soon!

Take care everyone, and hang in there!! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!
Do this for YOU!!!! Hugz to you all.......AJ

Hi everyone,

I see, once again I am here late. But with Ames closing their stores, it's a great time for bargains. My girlfriend and I headed out shopping again today. I scarfed up more yarn......hahahha. I just can't help myself it seems. I have so many plans of making this, that, and the other thing. I just hope I get half of them done. But whatever, I did a lot of walking up and down isles today. I know I didn't break any records speed wise, but I know I walked farther than I usually do. I was aching by the time I got home. Usually my walking benefits me more than cause pains.

I hope you all don't mind that my weigh-in is Monday. I really prefer that. It is a big help in keeping the weekend under control for me. Before I started doing WW, I was weighing in on Friday, then I would toss the diet for the weekend, and then complain because I wasn't losing enough weight quickly enough. Not that I'm rushing, but I was dieting to lose 2 lbs a week, and it was NOT happening. So I started following WW and weighing in on Monday morning. It adds more structure for me where I need it. And I've done much better in my overal pounds gone since doing this. For me, this is working. I don't want to mess with it now......haha.

CONGRATULATIONS STACEY!! 3 lbs down is FANTASTIC!!

HOORAY JANET!! 1 more down and GONE!!

I hope everyone has enjoyed a great day. Make tomorrow another super day for yourself.

Sandie :)

Hi Snow Angels,

Well weigh in day!! I was so proud of the 3 lbs I dropped last week that I ran out and brought them back for an encore!!! I can't believe I gained those 3 lbs back!!!!!!!!!

Sooooooooo I can feel sorry for myself and make a big deal out of it OR I can stay on program and just deal with it. I decided to deal with it and go on. No use getting all bent out of shape. Just have to pay more attention. So I will! End of story....

No my determination has not been deterred. I still believe in me and I know I will reach my Dec 31 goal!! I know I will!!

My leg is improving and I did another 1 mile tape again today. I did Walk Away the Pounds yesterday and 1 mile today. I think that helped. So I am going to contine to do the 1 mile and hope it heals okay. Does feel a lot better tonight then last night!!!

Been a day today!! Got to a lot of journals that I have neglected and felt bad about!! So I am happy about that.\

You guys have been doing an awesome job and I am proud of all of you. Maintain, lose or gain we are all in this together and cheering each other on!! What a fantastic group!!!:D :D

Hope you all have a super night!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Happy Thursday! :wave:

It sure is happy for me, I weighed myself this morning and I was back at 245 :) Guess it was jsut water retention. Now I don't feel so bad anymore.

Stacey -3lbs! WTG!

AJ -happy 4th anniversary! :rose: When is your af due? I'm getting so excited here lol, mine should arrive next Tuesday, if not I'm not sure when I'll be brave enough to test.

I was just reading introductions on the 100+ journey and Sandie, I could never have believed that you're 60! You definitely don't look like it in your photo!

Lizzie -what a great attitude and willpower you've got! Can I have some? lol I'm glad your leg is improving.

Have a nice day all! We will do this!!!

Always keep in mind your goals! I've slacked off in posting the daily goals and guess what happened? ...I slacked off a bit in working toward my long term goal. Got lucky though and made some progress anyhow. Phooey on that! I'm going to get to that snow angel goal and am going to reach 169 by Oct 1! This is what is going to happen today:

1. Walk 1.5 miles.
2. Gather stuff and ready it for garage sale Friday.
3. Eat packed lunch at work.
4. Write or walk during lunch.
5. Attend slow cooker class tonight.

Hi my fellow ANGELS!

I posted yesterday, waxed eloquent, "was full of it" as usual, and couldn't post! WAAAAAH! So I got off line and went back to bed. Dwight has worn me out! Actually I got up at 2:30, did laundry.....oops, loaded/started the dishwasher, puttered....then at 5:30 got a nap in.
Then got up at 7:30, got a set.....yep need all 4 tires replaced, inspection done and tags on car.
Mom came over. I took her to lunch at Cici's Pizza and did something I have NEVER done before! I got a big salad, with lite dressing and ate it all and truly WANTED it! I even left a piece of pizza, as I quit when I was full. YAY!

Then I drug her around for a couple of hours, 'till I wore her out . She went home at 3:00. I went to the liquer store, picked up some lovely liquids.......one is a gift for Idella....some Hot Damn. She loves the stuff. Then that party girl in me wanted margarita stuff.....I crave the salt, ya know.

I wanted to get Idella a T-shirt that said "I'm a COP on the front......Crotchety Old Poot on the back.....but no-one here does that type of thing.Well they would if I wanted to pay $40.00 for it.....So it's liquer, cake and snackies for her!

Sandie.....OUR Sandie......60......no way! OMG! You are a beautiful lady.......I'da thunk maybe 45 tops........and that's totally sober!

LIZZIE! Baby, you crack me up.......bringing those 3 pounds back for an encore! I've done the dance with the same 5 for so long........they do tend to come back for more huggie wuggies! I'm ready to kick their arses to de curb! I don't wanna play with them anymore!

I'm wondering if I could stay off the scale for the daily dual and weigh once a week. It's a pain in the hiney....the big hiney to move 'em 'cuz I have 2.....yes two squares of tiled area in this place.....the kitchen and bathroom......so have been leavin' 'em out in plain view.......well I move 'em on a rare occasion when I might have "stranger" company!
Speaking of........

I told John when he came in the club last Saturday, without the western shirt and hat, I wasn't sure it was him....I asked Idella, who assured me it was.......I told him I didn't wanna run up there and grab some stranger......he laughed and said I may be stranger than him! I assured HIM I WAS! We discussed how we each felt "safe" with the other, then he said "but..... I'm not entirely harmless"......which was cute! He doesn't scare me yet!

Stacey!! WTG!! 3 more pounds!! Alrighty then! You and the jelly beans.....with me it's those orange slice type thingees......my favorites being EVERY flavor! Especially the red ones and orange. I have some hidden in my desk drawer.....shhhh.....don't tell, OK?

Mari, AJ, Janet........all our awesome crew....have a fantabulous Thursday.........

I plan to tear into this one and I feel SO good 'cuz I was up and about most of yesterday. My off days are problem days plan wise for me......well, it's my WEEKEND,......THAT'S why!! Golly gee......I've had this shedule for three years and just now realized that!! OK......so Saturday is Monday, Sunday Tuesday, Monday is Wednesday. No wonder I'm goofy! (well, in case I NEED an excuse?)
Speaking of........
my bestest friend told me my "funniness" is NOT a sense of humor....it's my mentality! She's the one who gave me a moniker of "Bratty Kid" so what does she know? She called me by my initals for 11 years before she told me it was for bratty kid.......here I was thinkin' it was "best kind" of friend!

Time's awasting and I have more running to do this morning.
I'm gonna get that done so's I can chill this afternoon. We all know I can DO that!
Have a great day......do nice stuff for YOU and only YOU!

Love and hugs to all...........
Bren

Happy Thursday to you too Brenda! And to all the rest of "Our Gang."

I'm afraind Stacey isn't the only one that falls victim to the seduction of the jelly bean. Like a big jackass I bought a bag of them yesterday while shopping. And dumber yet, I opened them and had one. Needless to say, I totally failed that test.............:laugh:

Maybe the jelly beans got the best of me, but nothing else has. It's another beautiful day, and other than those jelly beans, I'm doing great. I have 4 more left...........out of a 1 1/2 lb bag...........hahaha. I'm just going to make sure I have this all out of my system. I don't ever want to see another jelly bean now.

:o Thank you girls, so much, on your remarks concerning my "age defying" appearance. And I don't even use Oil of Olay........hahahahahahhaa. It probably comes from all those years shoveling sheep ****! Nature, clean air and all that jazz? Believe me, if you were to see "all of me" you wouldn't be so ready with your compliments. But I appreciate them, just the same. Maybe I photograph well. I know I never see anything so fabulous when I look in the mirror.

Ok. Goals for today:
#1 DRINK WATER - working on it, and doing poorly so far.
#2 Stay OP
#3 FINISH JELLY BEANS - done!
#4 Walking - done 1 1/2 miles, 40 mins. woo hoo!
#5 Mop kitchen and bath - done
#6 Vacuum all - done

I hope everyone is having a great day. It's so important for all of us to really appreciate each day in and of it's self. If you are constantly rushing about, slow down for a few minutes each day and allow yourself to just be. Your body and your mind will be so glad you did. Smile, it's good for you! Laugh, it's even better for you! Walk, it just might save your life!

Enjoy!~ Enjoy!
Sandie :)

Hi!! I've had a really rough week -- struggling a lot with food, exercise and motivation. To be frank -- i haven't done anything right this week..and felt so guilty I didn't want to post.

Lizzie and a few others that stopped by my journal have encouraged me :hug: to all. Thanks.

I'm going to try to do it right tomorrow.......

1) drink water!!!!!!!
2) eat breakfast !!!!!!
3) have a salad/fruit!!!!!!!
4) do my crunches

Wish me luck and good luck to all of you!!

Happy Friday all :)
I finally managed to post that horrible fat photo of myself under pictures forum. Took a lot of courage, but I just had to do it!
My goals for today are:
*stay positive
*drink 3 liters of water (no way I can do 3,5 yet!)
*do Taebo
*go to sauna, put a hairmask on and relax!

TTYL

GOOOOOOD Friday AM ladies!

Hope you all had a great day yesterday. I enjoyed mine perhaps too much? I ran out of money and had to stop shopping! I found a couple of pair of shoes for dancing/work! Yippee! The guy checkin' me out didn't have much of a sense of humor about me needing a 7 right......6 1/2 left........oh well..........perhaps he missed his coffee break? I got more bike shorts too.........I want stuff that doesn't ride up and choke me before I'm done walking!

Lee.....so nice to "see" you again ,Love! Believe me, if ya had to be on track every day to play here, we'd all be in the sand alone some days! LOL!

LIZZIE! Happy Anniversary today...... and AJ to you for yours this week...........I think yours was the day I waxed eloquent and couldn't post!
Hope it's a happy day.............and you get GIFTS!

It's back to work for me........further adjustment to my "schedule".....I'd forgotten....so now FRIDAY is my Monday and so on! No wonder I'm pooped on Tuesday......my Friday! Haha!

Gonna run....have to get off line to use the phone. I'm calling Idella in and hope to win her a cake for her Birthday!
Have a great day and upcoming weekend........golly gee theses days just fly by! whhhhhhhhhiiiiiizzzzzzz.......there goes another one!

Love and hugs to all!
Bren

Good Morning Snow Angels,
Now this is the second time I started this same post!! But I promised my self a day off from complaining! So that means only positive statements.

I am going to make some pineapple and peach jam using the low sugar method. This is just for me!! I made blackberry jam, strawberry jam and apple butter for my family. Don't you think it is my turn?

Thank you Bren for your good wishes!! Yep been married to the mister for 39 years. We are still undecided if the marriage is going to work out or not!!!!Thinking back over those 39 years and YIKES there sure were some scary times!! I don't know but I guess we have proved that opposites can live in some peace and some harmony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goals for today:
Stay on program

That is enough to do for today!!!

~

Sandie, I can't believe that you would eat all those jelly beans. WHERE ARE MINE????? Hahahaha Now no more eating in front of the class. If you didn't have enough for all of us then blah blah blah!!!!!!
Yes you are right slow down and smell the roses. Time is flying and we aren't!
~
Bren, You better be watching John!!!! He is not harmless alrighty!!! Gosh you are so full of sheep I mean pep and have such a great attitude about life. I enjoy reading your post. I feel like I am out on the town with you!!!!

Funny about the bike shorts and creeping clothes. My niece is attending University of New Mexico. She said she was walking with a friend down the hallway and said to her friend,"Damn my underwear has gone straight up my crotch. Talk about your wedgie!" Then she looked up and there before her eyes was the cutest guy LHAO. She said to him, "Since you know all about my personal problems you might as well know my name."

Too funny!!!!

Lee,
I hope you are having a better day!! I am convinced that some days are harder than others. I was so happy that you posted in your need for help. Sometimes we forget that is what we are here for. Just hang in there sweetie it does get better.

!

Mari,
I saw you picture and I didn't see a horrible fat person. I saw a very pretty young lady who has a sweet smile. Maybe you better look again!! Good for you knocking those pounds back off!! Don't you feel better!!!!!!!!
!~

Well Angels time for me to get my butt in gear and run into the living room and lay down and watch TV and get my morning nap in!!

Hope you all have your determination and motivation all set for today!!! Have to do just a little polishing on mine. I have to be careful or the halo I have just might slip around my neck!! Yikes!!

Okay let's get this show on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie:lily: :lily: :lily: :lily:

First of all I want to wish you, Lizzie a Happy Anniversary today, and hopes that you have many, many more happy years together. Best Wishes!!!!

Yesterday was our Anniversary, and we had a nice time. We had to go shopping, and then we took daughter to SIL's house, and then we went to dinner at a nice steakhouse. I had lobster, and steak!! I was yummy, and I had some veggies too!!! WE had nice conversation, but I think we talked about our daughter fior the most part! LOL Isn't it funny how you have time alone with hubby, and all you talk about is the kids? LOL I don't know....it was funny.

Well.....hubbby has somehow wrangled me into filing all the paperwork for his office. He is the new boss, and the paperwork is just an atrocious (sp?) mess!! I will get through it I guess. I got the church bulletin done this morning, and now I have to finish daughter's b-day invitations this weekend. I really should have them sent out by mid-next week.

I have been doing ok with the eating, and exercise. I have been drinking all my water too!

Well....everyone, I hope you are all having a great day, and hope that your weekend will be a good one. Hugs to you all......Thanks for the happy anniversary wishes yesterday!
You can do this!!!!!!! WE can do this!!!!!!!! :ex: :water:

Aj,
Happy Anniversary to you sweetie!~!:balloons: :tongue:arty: :cake: :balloons: I wish you many many more!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning angels!

Oh Lizzie.....I laughed out loud reading your post ! That is too funny about the undie thing!What a quick wit that girl had!!
I just told my co-worker yesterday that with cotton drawers and the way they crawl, at the end of the day they're on my head! I have my love pats now so am happy........note of warning....NOT to be worn with lycra leotards. I went shopping one day and they were around my knees by the time I got to the car! The leotards I mean! I was laughing (at myself) as I had one hand on a run-away cart and one trying to reclaim my pants!

Hey......speaking of being out on the town......I wish you all were close enough to do just that! You are hilarious and add such spark to my days! Imagine.......before I "met" you all I was talking to myself a LOT more! LOL! I entertain myself really well!

I went out for a couple of hours last night. Saw John......with two 25 year olds.........so he slipped a notcharooski............but it's ok. I had fun anyway. I danced with him once, several times with others and my old stand-by Claude..........he asked if I was taking him home last night (he ALWAYS asks.....knowing the answer) I said nope......tomorrow night.....he laughed and said "that means you won't show up tomorrow night!". He's a funny guy!

I did up a big card for Idella......she didn't win the cake, darn it......I put "Idella's Dead Presidents Birthday Collection " on both sides, taped money to it and will put it on our table tonight. I did that two years ago with a balloon and she collected $32.00! She was really excited. I put some pennies on for funsies and 3 one dollar bills. My co-worker was impressed! (she's easy.......what can I say?) I told her I think I'll do one for my Mom. Her Birthday is Oct. 31st. It was fun and it is cute!

OK........on with ME stuff........I am back to the 204 and holding.
I WILL see a drop in the days ahead.
I WILL get back on track and quit slackin' in my walking,
I WILL do my food plan and FOLLOW it.....I've been slacking' there too.
I WILL drink my water and ........
I WILL reach my December 31st goal.....what was it again? OH yeah......check bottom of post! LOL!

You guys are a great inspiration and the best support team ever!
You are funny, encouraging, uplifting and just a super bunch to pal around with!

Here's to a wonderful weekend for everyone.................:cheers:

Mari.......great picture BTW! I would post mine but don't have the capabilities. Scanner and such.........I lucked out, huh?:D

Have a great day! I'm off tomorrow for my make-up day.....yippee! I will enjoy every moment of it, as it's rare that I have a Sunday off.........
Catch you all later!!
Bren

Good Morning Snow Angels.

Bren you crack me up!!! Feeling so down in the dumps and read your post and started laughing!! OMG leotards!!! Hahahahaha

Love your stories about you going out and dancing!! Wish I had been with you last night!! Sure would have been more fun then being here.

I had the wrong night for the tennis match. The match is for today instead of last night. Then to top it off Cliff forgot it was our anniversary so I just pushed all the special preps aside and got on the computer and he watched TV alone. Then I went to sleep on the sofa watching a stupid show. So much for romance!! You can bet that is going to cost him!! I am thinking along the lines of a gold bracelet.

Anyway so I am not the happiset person today but I will live. I am not going to allow my emotions to dictate how I eat today. I still will :
1. Stay on program
2. Drink liquids
3. Forgive DH for being a clod maybe
4. Be nice to me
5. Love my family
6. Complete plans for birthday party and anniversary party tomorrow.

Now I am going to watch tennis and lay down. Got a headache from hell today.

My sis got her ruby earrings yesterday and she was so happy!! I got her earrings and ring to match. Wow they were beautiful!! I am so glad she loved them. She deserves something special!!

Well I am off to see the wizard!!!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Lizzie, and everyone else too!

Not surprised to hear DH forgot the anny date. But I wouldn't be wanting that gold bracelet if it were me. I'd pick out those cabinet doors and that'd be the end of that. Next time, maybe he would remember.

Sorry about the headache and the mix-up over the tennis game too. I saw that it was on today, and figured it was just a "continuation" from last night. That's how much I know!

Having a good day here so far. I'm doing a roast in the slow cooker, and I just know it's going to be the end for me. It just smells too good. And this constant bombardment of food cooking is just too much for this lady to handle. It keeps stirring the hunger pangs. So far I've been pushing down the fruit. I keep this up, I'm going to spend the night in the bathroom......LOL.

Tomorrow morning I'm meeting a friend down near Scranton, and from there we are driving to Syracuse, NY to meet another friend that has recently moved into her new apartment, and is very excitedly awaiting our arrival to show it all off. Plus to see us, of course. It should be a beautiful day for a drive too. I'm sure we're going to have a blast.

Having trouble getting the water in today, but working on it. Who knows. I might make it after all.

Goals: #Drink water
#2 Stay OP
#3 Enjoy the day

Take care everyone.
Enjoy!~Enjoy!
Sandie :)

Hey Snow Angels!!!

Agassi won the match and now off to the championship tomorrow!! I can hardly wait!!

Cliff got me a beautiful plant and candle for our anniversary and a big cake. Guess I won't be buying my bracelet after all. We did discuss the kitchen cabinets but still at a stalemate!! Maybe by spring we will have come to an agreement. Of course I said that 25 years ago too!! In case I haven't told everyone that when Cliff and I were redoing the kitchen we had a disagreement over what kind of kitchen cabinets to put in. He wanted one kind and i wanted another. Well here we are 25 years later and still no agreement. How is that for being stubborn?? All this time I have had no doors on the kitchen cabinets!! My family thinks this very funny!! Now we are having a discussion about the color of carpeting!!We are into 3 years on that one. Okay with me I can out wait him!! Of course he thinks he can out wait me! We may have to have an arbitrator yet!!

Hope you all are having a wonderful day !! It is 90 degrees here and I have thinking about :snow: !!

Ohhhhhh I made some pineapple/peach jam with low sugar!! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm Taste wonderful!! I made 6 pints. Can't wait for the grapes to be ready and the apples!! I hope we can go pick our own apples this fall!!

Sandie,
I can smell that roast from here!! Yummmmmmm!! Darn all I am thinking about is food. Well tough cause I am staying on program!!! Hope you have a nice trip tomorrow and drive safely!!

I will be back later !!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Angels! Where is everyone? Just busy I hope! That has been my story!

Hey, when is the snow coming! I've had enough of this 90 degree heat. The mornings have been gorgeous and then you can't go outside after 10 a.m. or so. PT and DH took me for another walk this evening. 3 miles walked! I wasn't too thrilled about going ....when you have to push the thick air out of your way to move forward, it just isn't any fun!

Whoa Lizzie! 25 years?!!!:) Wow! Congratulations to you and your dh! Hey! I just glanced at your post and you too are thinking about snow! Hee! Hee! Had enough heat?

Sandie, I just took a slow cooker class on Thurs. eve. I don't use mine often enough and hope this class inspires me some! Just cut that meat up into 3-4 oz portions and then cut that up into LOTS of tiny pieces and it will look like more. I immediately do this and put individual portion sizes into the refrigerator so 1) I don't go back for seconds 2) I eat the right sized portion upfront.

Brenda, you're so close to doing the LIMBO under the 200 mark! Maybe you should make an appropriate request for some special music in 2-3 weeks? Yes, that is my challenge to you! Get rid of those 4 lbs in the next 3 weeks/by oct 1st!

Glendalee-forget the bad week. Focus on right now and tomorrow. Make it a good day! You can do it! Your future is not cursed by the past unless you give up. And SNOW ANGELS don't give up!

AJ- Happy Anniversary to you too!

Redde2-What is Taebo??? Similar to karate? or am I not even close?

Goals for Sunday:
1. Bike ride in the morning
2. Gold's gym in the heat
3. Pack for bike ride next weekend
4. Drop more stuff off at goodwill
5. Walk 3 miles
6. Stay on Plan
7. Do some long-term goal setting
8. Start prepping for interview at work in 2 weeks
9. Get program together for Tues eve TOPS evening
10 Keep weighing down

How's that for a TOP TEN LIST?

Hi Angels!

I just got back from the new house. Got most of my kitchen unpacked, but can't find the plates and a few other things. Hmmm...Have to dig into the pole barn tomorrow. I'm having fun "playing house", just wish I could LIVE in my house!! Soon...

Having trouble staying below 2,000 calories a day, but with the activity, I've been doing ok, staying at 252.

My goals for tomorrow:

1) Get all water in
2) Stay OP
3) Not hurt myself bowling!!
4) Not kill my 10 year old!! 8-}

Have a great night!

Hi all -- still struggling and trying to get back on track..

Lizzie - I took your advice and wrote out what was bothering me in my journal...

It sounds like everyone is doing so well --- I know once I get past this I will too.

Please bear with me.........thanks

Hi Lee,
I just got back from posting in your journal. I am hoping you are feeling better by the time you read this. I know you will get past this also. We not only will bear with you we will be here supporting you and giving you a big bear hug.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Lee}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Hang in there sweetie and remember we Snow Angels look out for each other, always!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hey Janet,
My hubby and I have been arguing about our kitchen cabinets for 25 years and married for 39!!! Kind of scary isn't it!!!!!! Yep no cabinet doors all these years and it doesn't look to promising for the next 25!! Hahahaha NO we do have to do some serious talking about agreeing about how to finish our house. About time huh?

Hope you are having a nice and peaceful weekend.
Love and hugs,
Lizzie:D :D :tomato: :D :D

Happy Sunday all! :)
I'm up early and ready for the new day...Feeling positive now cos I weighed myself and it's finally coming down. So goals for today are
1. eat within points
2. 2mile walk or taebo
3. drink atleast 2 liters of water (I'm having really hard time with that)

It's funny that I'm losing weight now when I haven't exercised that much this week...I've been too tired after classes but I've not overeaten... guess it's just taking a while for my body to get used to things.

Lizzie -Happy belated anniversary!

Janet - taebo is so effective, it burns like 800 cal/hour! And it's fun, I guess it's sort of kickboxing. In fact back of the video it says that it's moves from self-defence, dance and boxing. :)

Lee -you will get past this and we're all here for you! We're the same weight at the moment, what sort of diet plan are you on? Maybe we could compare what we eat and exercise and come up with some plan together?

Have a great day all! I can't wait for the weigh in day...This fat will come off!!! Btw, thanks everyone for the encouraging words about my photo. I'd love to see what all of you look like!

Hey Mari!
We could send you our pictures in the mail and you could post 'em?? LOL!
I sent my Taebo video to Lindasue............I could NOT keep up and my space is so limited. I have boo-coos of other goodies that don't require so much expansion of body parts! It's wonderful that you use yours. Gotta be an awesome workout!

Janet.....yep I am READY to limbo alright! You guys will all hear me hoop and holler when I see 199 again!! I will be so excited I won't be able to contain myself!

Lizzie: You can call your DH a terd if you want to. It worked for my boss! LOL! MEN...........they need a boot ,I mean a BOOST sometimes to move 'em forward. 25.....TWENTY-FIVE years without cabinet doors! OMG....you have to be the most patient (or stubborn?) woman ever! LOL! That is too funny!
I'll bet the earrings and ring were gorgeous! That was so sweet of you !
I want stuff for Christmas so I need to be John's friend 'till then at least! LOL! He has my Birthday on his calendar....that means something....right?

Sandie: Cooking a roast! I haven't done one in forever but will be doing my veggies today and some grilled chicken......yummers
I've gotta get my butt in gear or the day will be done and I'll have done NOTHING! I'm doing chicken tetrazzini too......shhhhhh.

Stacey! I don't envy you the moving bit..........I know it feels like forever! BOWLING!! I love to bowl but haven't been in probably 4 years........now that I get my nails done I'm a weenie! I'd just whine a lot in public if I broke one!!
I'll "practice" the day of an appointment and see if I can pull it off! LOL! Believe me........the whining in public is NOT a pretty sight!

Lee......honeybunch, you'll get back on track.......be gentle and loving with yourself. The journal is an excellent tool. I use it myself.....not often enough but certainly each time I'm in a stew and not knowing exactly why I'm there, how I got there and how to get out. Hang out here......even on crappy days!

Gonna run.....my list of things to do is calling my name! Have a wonderful day everyone..........do something incredibly special for YOU......be totally selfish for 30 minutes even...........me.....it's an all day every day thing! Takes practice and I have it down to a science!
Love and huggie wuggies to you all!

BRENDA:
who will today:
1) drink LOTS of H2O
2) Cook............haven't in a month!
3) do SOMETHING with my paperwork.....currently scattered and in no particular order
4) collect more give-away goodies
5) clean my apt:
6) dive into the box of books I picked up at Goodwill! WOW! I was SO excited!!! Talk about "new toys"!:D

Hello Everyone :o

I know I said I wouldn't be here today, but guess what? :D Here I am...........LOL

My friend called 12:33 am to cancel our trip today. She said tomorrow would be better for her. Well, tomorrow is a no go for the lady we are to visit. So now it's been reset for Sept. 22, two weeks from now. Wanna bet there's another upsept?

My roast in the slow cooker was a superb dinner last night. Haven't cooked a meal like that in quite a while. I'm sorry, but I did overindulge just a bit, but not too much. I was really concious of the fact that it wasn't best for me to do that. Besides, we are having a not really good for you dinner today, but I haven't eaten much today anyway, so it shouldn't hurt.

Ok, goals

#1 Get that water down, now!
#2 Stay as close to within points as possible
#3 Give a big kiss and hug to DH (no problem with that one)

Mari ~ I have a photo of me under pictures, you just have to search for it. But it's there.

Hi Janet ~ I've had this slow cooker forever and rarely use it. The reason? Because I have a gas range, and gas is cheaper than electricity. But I'm glad I used it yesterday. Maybe I should more often......LOL

Lee ~ Lizzie is so right. You have a whole group here ready to cheer you up any way we can. Take heart girl, we are in this together. No one is alone.

Stacey ~ I'm so glad you are at least getting unpacked some. I just know it won't be long and you'll be in that new home for good. When you do get there, the wait will have been worth it all. I'm so happy for you.

Brenda ~ Wow, I think I'll be to your house for dinner. I'd rather Chicken Tetrazini any day over beef anything........hahaha.

Lizzie ~ I know who is the most stubborn in your household, and the name isn't Cliff.......LOL.


I hope everyone has enjoyed a super weekend. See you all tomorrow.........Enjoy!~Enjoy!

Sandie :)

Woo-hoo! Hit 9 of 10 items on my to do list...didn't get to Gold's gym...oh well. I'm not a member...just have a pass and will work out with weights tonight at home. Biked 24 miles this a.m. Didn't feel bad at all. Good thing...cause I'm going to need to ride a minumum of 245 next week ....like it or not....bad weather or not! But, I'm planning to ride the long loops on the 2 rest days so that should give me 412 miles in 6 days.

I've got to do a program at TOPS on Tues and have decided to share an article on magnesium that was in the Sunday paper last week. I tend to carry my weight well and these ladies can't imagine me at 245...I joined them at 219 and I don't think they realize I weighed that either! Well, they've asked to bring pics. and I have some at my heaviest in a pair of size 20 jeans. In some I don't look really heavy and others well... Uugh! These pics were part of what inspired me to initially kick a few lbs! I've still got the jeans and I'm going to slip them on. (Don't even have to unbutton/unzipper them for this!) I can't believe they were mine!

Even more inspiring is that I tried on a pair of Eddie Bauer jeans at goodwill ----size 10 and they fit...a bit snug....but 5-10 lbs from now....they'll be fine. Goodwill has a 50% off sale on 9/28 and I'll go get them if they're still there! For the moment I need size 12's, but if I was still in high school when the super tight jeans were the style ...these would be the pair! Didn't even have to suck in my tummy to get them on...The waist is fine...its the thighs and butt that need a little more help!

Well ladies, I can't wait for weigh in Tues! This is going to be one that will make me smile. Can I go tonight! Please!!!! LOL!